Oh Gawd, another post from Janie;<(

Ebbie,

    I am absolutely certain there have been times when people have felt sorry or embarrassed for me. And I won't say that it doesn't bother me at the time--but that is because I AM feeling embarrassed. Unless I feel embarrassed myself, I won't be thinking that others are embarrassed for me (projection.) An hour or a day later I will notice that the incident usually no longer carries much of an emotional charge for me. So I ask myself--if people feel sorry for me, will I die? Will I go crazy? Will I lose my home or child? What is the very worst thing that can happen to me if I embarrass myself, or if others feel embarrassed for me? The worst thing that can happen to me is that I feel embarrassed! Not so bad, eh?

    Janie